Sunday 9 September 2007

Musical Instruments and Lessons

WIND AND BRASS LESSONS
Monday 1 October Music for Schools Parents’ Meeting 6.30-7.30pm in Class CA’s Room Mrs B Channon, from Music for Schools will be re-starting with her current pupils of the wind and brass group on 12 September. There are spaces available for Year 3 to Year 6 pupils who would like to start these lessons in November. Therefore the above parents’ meeting will take place on Monday 1 October for any parent who would like more information. The children will have had a demonstration by the staff from Music for Schools on the afternoon of Monday 24 September. Instruments include flute, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet etc and lessons cost £50 per term. For further details about instrument loan/purchase etc please ask for a leaflet from the school office – and see next item.

BUYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR LESSONS
There is a scheme available called an ‘Assisted Instrumental Purchase Scheme’ (AIPS) which enables schools to purchase musical instruments on behalf of parents. This saves money on the purchase because the school can claim back the VAT. Once the parent has chosen an instrument the school will place a formal order. Once the instrument has arrived the school will pay the invoice and the parent will reimburse the school for the total excluding VAT. The pupil must be having music lessons at the school.